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Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Portrait of Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929

Born 1857 · died 1929

Thorstein Bunde Veblen was an American economist and sociologist who, during his lifetime, emerged as a well-known critic of capitalism.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929 are held at Carleton College; Laurence McKinley Gould Library.

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Read the works online

Digitised full-text books and writings by Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929 — free to read.

Cite this entry

Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929. “Archival papers.” Economists’ Papers, https://www.economistspapers.org.uk/veblen-thorstein-1857-1929/ (accessed 19 Jun 2026).